The National Weather Service forecasts a 60 percent chance of heavy rain and thunderstorms on Independence Day.

There's also a 40 percent chance of rain Friday.

“Things are looking pretty wet for this week,” said Rodney Hinson, a meteorologist with the Weather Service office in Greer. “There’s going to be a lot of moisture in the area.”

As many people leave town for holiday travel on Wednesday, thunderstorms are in the forecast, with the chance of rain at 70 percent. The storms could produce heavy rain throughout the day, Hinson said.

Strong chances for rain are in the forecast through Saturday, and the weather is expected to clear up during the weekend.